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Kevin Durant’s turn into villainy began when he spurned the Oklahoma City Thunder, the team that drafted him and teamed him up with dynamite point guard Russell Westbrook, for the Golden State Warriors in 2016, reinforcing a 73-win Warriors team that fell victim to a 3-1 comeback. Durant may have won big with the Warriors, […]

The New York Jets were defeated soundly by the Baltimore Ravens in their season opener, 9-24, with offensive struggles being the theme of the day for the Jets. With around two minutes and 48 seconds left in the fourth quarter and the Jets down 24-3, the Ravens still had the ball at 3rd and 6. […]

Khalil Mack and the Los Angeles Chargers were pushed to the brink by Derek Carr and the Las Vegas Raiders in their season opener, but the Chargers prevailed, 24-19, thanks in no small part to Mack’s contributions. Mack had his revenge against the team that drafted him in 2014, posting three huge sacks against Raiders […]

It has been a remarkable Eurobasket tournament thus far, with the superstar antics of Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, Denver Nuggets reigning MVP Nikola Jokic, and Dallas Mavericks worldbeater Luka Doncic in full display. After yesterday’s slate of games in the elimination Round of 16, the Eurobasket became even more spectacular… for other reasons. The […]

Not only did the Dallas Cowboys lose to the Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in such a deflating fashion, they also lost their first-choice quarterback Dak Prescott to an unfortunate thumb injury that will require surgery. In the fourth period, while facing a 3-19 deficit, the Cowboys were still pushing to make their […]

Beating a team led by two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets is no small feat. Such a task is even more difficult if Jokic drops 32 points on 57% shooting from the field while going 14/15 from the free-throw line. But the four-seed Italy managed to do the unthinkable, upsetting […]

The Houston Astros really might be the AL version of the Los Angeles Dodgers, which is kind of funny, given how intertwined the two franchises are after one of the biggest controversies in MLB history five years ago. The 89-49 Astros are blessed with immense position player and pitching depth that rivals even that of […]

For the MLB, the game will look much, much different than it currently is on 2023 after major rule changes, such as the introduction of a pitch clock and a ban on defensive shifts, were approved recently. The pitch clock, which is set at 15 seconds with the bases empty and 20 seconds with runners […]

Step aside, Aaron Judge, there’s a new home run king in town. Sure, the New York Yankees slugger has hit 55 home runs on the season, and he’s chasing after the AL record for most home runs in a season set by Roger Maris with 61, but has he hit a 504-foot moonshot in-game? ‘I […]

Unanimous MVP recognizes unanimous MVP. It’s a tale old as time; there’s just nothing that beats the respect you have for a peer of comparable stature and achievement. If it’s 2021 American League MVP Shohei Ohtani who’s honoring you, then you are doing something right in your career, and that’s exactly what happened to the […]

Tim Hardaway Sr. is soaking in the moment he’s waited 15 long years for. And it is beautiful to witness Hardaway finally get the recognition his playing career warrants, especially after rectifying the errors of his past that served to delay his inevitable enshrinement to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Known for owning […]

There’s no better place than the 2022 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony to honor the legends of the game. This is when those who have made their mark in the sport are recognized, mostly by those who came before them, a heartfelt and entertaining showcase to those that truly love the game. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are the best team in baseball, leading the MLB with a 94-42 record. Armed with the best offense, pitching, and defense in the league, the Dodgers are the last team in the league to be in need of any help. But after acquiring outfielder Joey Gallo from the New York Yankees […]

The Sacramento Kings have long ran the treadmill of mediocrity in the NBA. The Kings have failed to make the playoffs for 16 straight seasons, and are one of the most memed franchises in all of sports. From the Maloof controversy, to the shortsighted trades, to the owner suggesting a cherry-picking strategy, to the selection […]

Expect the unexpected. That’s certainly what Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey is telling himself after suffering an embarrassing 31-10 defeat at the hands of Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills, which happened at home no less. A lot of things certainly went wrong for the Rams and Ramsey shed some light on how Allen […]

The 96-year old Queen Elizabeth II passed away on Thursday in a peaceful manner in her Scottish home, prompting most of the world to enter a state of mourning. During their Europa League games, English Premier League clubs Arsenal and Manchester United had already paid tribute to the departed monarch, allotting a moment of silence […]

The entire world is in collective mourning after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, who departed at the age of 96 on Thursday. She reportedly passed away peacefully at her Scottish estate. Sports leagues around the world, especially those of greater proximity to the United Kingdom, paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, honoring her long […]

Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills, after decimating the reigning Super Bowl champions Los Angeles Rams in their home stadium, 31-10, in the NFL season opener, are dominating the headlines, and rightfully so. Allen, in particular, was a highlight machine, disrespecting opponents with a filthy stiff arm and a 53-yard touchdown pass that put the […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are right in the thick of the playoff hunt in the American League with a 76-60 record, jockeying for position against teams such as the Tampa Bay Rays and Seattle Mariners in the wildcard race. Bo Bichette has been an instrumental part of the Blue Jays’ rise into solid playoff contenders, […]

Blake Griffin and Chandler Parsons are living the good life. Free from any worries about performing on the basketball court, the two now set out to make the most out of their untethered lives, and clearly, they are having loads of fun away from the professional spotlight. Seen backstage in Las Vegas vibing to Marshmello, […]

Fans of the rebuilding Oklahoma City Thunder will be searching for good news everywhere they could after the season-ending injury to top prospect Chet Holmgren, the 2nd overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. Thankfully for Thunder fans, they still have Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to look forward to, and boy, does he look sharp in these […]

If you get wrecked in your season opener, in front of your home crowd, as the reigning Super Bowl holders, then yes, some clowning is a bit deserved, and that’s what Jalen Ramsey and the Los Angeles Rams took from the hands of Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs, and the red-hot Buffalo Bills, who won 31-10 […]

If there’s anyone who knows what it takes to succeed under the bright lights of New York, it’s former New York Knicks coach Jeff Van Gundy. Van Gundy memorably coached the Knicks into an improbable run to the NBA Finals during the lockout-shortened season of 1999, where they promptly lost to the burgeoning San Antonio […]

In the NFL season opener, Josh Allen and the Bills have turned in a dynamite performance against the reigning champions Los Angeles Rams, destroying them 31-10, and Twitter is loving it. I mean, who wouldn’t be in awe, especially when Allen is styling on the Rams with a filthy stiff arm like this one? Josh […]

The Chicago White Sox remain squarely in the AL Central hunt, as they are only 2 games behind leaders Cleveland Guardians, and they clearly need every bit of help they can get. That help may come in the form of the return of 77-year old manager, Tony La Russa. More than a week after being […]

You are probably familiar with NBA 2K’s MyCareer mode. Since NBA 2K11, the MyPlayer is asked questions after the game, and depending on one’s answer, the team chemistry and number of fans will be affected. Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon definitely made the right choices when he paid Nuggets franchise cornerstone Nikola Jokic a visit […]

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant is twiddling his thumbs yet again, and he is back to bickering with his naysayers on social media. Caught with a burner account defending his own name back in 2017, Durant is done hiding behind the shadows, and this time he is arguing on his main account. The character development […]

Tim Hardaway Sr., after 15 long years of waiting, will finally be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on the weekend. Hardaway’s resumé on the court had long made him deserving, but well-detailed issues off the court served to delay his inevitable enshrinement. Hardaway, who owns one of the nastiest crossovers in […]

The 68-67 Minnesota Twins are still in the thick of the playoff hunt, as they are only two games off division leaders Cleveland Guardians. The Twins’ marquee offseason addition, shortstop Carlos Correa, who signed a 3-year, $105.3 million deal back in March has done everything he can to keep the Twins afloat despite a down […]

The last team in the MLB that needs someone else other than the usual suspects to step up is the Los Angeles Dodgers. The most dominant team in baseball, the 94-42 Dodgers have won 51 games they’ve won by four or more runs, en route to an absurdly elite plus-298 run differential. After winning 106 […]

Fans of the Los Angeles Rams, are surely still in cloud nine after the Rams triumphed in Super Bowl LVI over the Cincinnati Bengals, 23-20. Led by quarterback Matthew Stafford, the Rams will look to defend their championship twenty-two years after winning their first in franchise history back when they were still in St. Louis. […]

Entering the bottom of the ninth leading by four runs, the Washington Nationals (and the rest of the MLB for that matter) can smell the sweet scent of victory. All Nationals relief pitcher Kyle Finnegan must do is get three outs, but facing the heart of the St. Louis Cardinals’ batting order led by Nolan […]

2K ratings should never be a barometer of an NBA player’s skill. Yet again this proves to be a useful notion to uphold, especially after Nets guard Patty Mills, the Australian national basketball team legend, was given an undeserved absurdly low rating for NBA 2K23. Josh Giddey, the rising star of the Oklahoma City Thunder, […]

Fresh off a dominant 10-0 win against the Pittsburgh Pirates, the New York Mets just regained their division lead over the Atlanta Braves, with the 87-51 Mets holding a mere 0.5 game advantage over the 86-51 Braves for the NL East lead. During such a pressure-packed situation, it’s always useful for players to have a […]

Put some respect on DeMar DeRozan’s name. The Chicago Bulls star turned in the best season of his career in his inaugural campaign in the Windy City, averaging 27.9 points. 5.2 rebounds, and 4.9 assists while shooting a clean 50.2% from the field and a solid 35.2% from deep. DeRozan famously made his mark with […]

San Diego Padres fans will not be happy with what happened with marquee trade deadline acquisition, outfielder Juan Soto, in the third inning of their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. In the second pitch of his at-bat against Diamondbacks left-handed pitcher Tommy Henry in the bottom of the third inning, Soto was hit with a […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, entering his 20th season in the NBA, has yet another milestone to add to his name. The four-time NBA champion recently went to the Nike global headquarters in Oregon, where a newly-minted 750,000 square-foot building named after the 37-year old NBA Greatest of All Time candidate was finally opened. […]

No one likes the feeling of being embarrassed. When everyone’s eyes are on you, you want to make sure that you do the best you can to not fail in spectacular fashion. This is especially the case when you’re trying out something new, and former Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Young is no stranger to […]

For someone who grew up adoring the brand of basketball that was played in the NBA during the 1990s, Tim Hardaway Sr. most famously of the Golden State Warriors and Miami Heat, stood out in particular, passing the drip and vibe check with flying colors. Hardaway owns one of the nastiest crossovers in NBA history, […]